“The Year of Creative Scotland 2012 is a unique opportunity to celebrate the huge strength of Scotland as a creative nation. Scotland’s talent reaches into every home and in the next year will play out on an international stage.”

Andrew Dixon, Chief Executive, Creative Scotland

“The Year of Creative Scotland is a chance to spotlight, celebrate and promote Scotland’s cultural and creative strengths on a world stage by encouraging the cultural and tourism sectors to work in closer partnership to enhance cultural tourism in Scotland. It marks the beginning of an exciting programme that will embrace London 2012 and celebrate Glasgow 2014 – as well as generate real momentum towards Homecoming 2014.”

Mike Cantlay, Chairman of VisitScotland